Fundamentals of Wireless Networking
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-0-07-110816-4 (ISBN)
Description
This textbook provides a fundamental introduction to network technologies, including local area network topologies, protocols, software, and hardware. Key wireless topics, such as radio frequency communications, wireless hardware devices, and IEE standards are explained in a straightforward, easy-to-read style. Learn step-by-step how to build wireless LANs and personal networks. Security, WANs, and other advanced topics also covered.
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Person
Ron Gilster (College Place, WA) is the author of A+ Certification for Dummies and Network+ Certification for Dummies. He is A+, Network+, and I-Net certified and has been upgrading, repairing, and programming PCs for 30 years.
Content
1 Introduction to Wireless Networks 2 Wireless Network Architectures 3 Wireless Network Devices 4 RF Communications 5 Wireless LAN Standards 6 Infrared Devices 7 Bluetooth 8 Wireless LAN Planning and Design 9 Wireless LAN Configuration and Installation Planning 10 Antennas and Cables 11 Wireless LAN Security 12 SOHO and Enterprise WLANs 13 Troubleshooting Wireless Devices 14 Wireless WANs Appendix A Wireless Certification Appendix B TCP/IP Review Appendix C Network Addressing Basics Appendix D Answers to the Line Check Exercises Glossary